Melbana Energy Limited is pleased to report that preparations for
drilling of the Alameda-2 appraisal well are expected to be completed by this coming Monday,
19 June 2023 (Cuban time). Melbana’s drilling contractor will then set the conductor and
commence drilling shortly thereafter.
Alameda-2 is the first of two appraisal wells planned to be drilled off the Alameda pad in the
Block 9 PSC area, onshore Cuba (Melbana 30% participating interest and operator). Their
purpose is to appraise the three independent oil-bearing formations encountered by the
Alameda-1 exploration completed in 2022 (also drilled off the Alameda pad).
Melbana Energy’s Executive Chairman, Andrew Purcell, commented: “It’s great to be
nearing the kick off for this exciting appraisal program at last. Our operations team are in good
spirits and keen to get started, local weather conditions are perfect and everyone is working
hard to finish preparations for next week’s commencement of drilling.”
